South West/Central Southern Regional Discussion 27/03/13 18z ------>

[Joe Levy]

tasty is that! Anyone got any data on how well NAE has performed this winter?

I don't have the specific data, but unfortunately, not very well! It has had its moments of brilliance, but the met office doesn't rate it very highly. But you never know!

Edited March 28, 2013 by Joe Levy

[festivalking]

I don't have the specific data, but unfortunately, not very well! It has had its moments of brilliance, but the met office doesn't rate it very highly. But you never know!

Yes indeed compare the NAE to the met office chart and you'll see a slight difference....ahem

Edited March 28, 2013 by festivalking

[Man With Beard]

tasty is that! Anyone got any data on how well NAE has performed this winter?

It does get things wrong sometimes, but I'd say it's been right more than wrong this winter, and I'd also say it's the best freely available model we have for forecasting within 48 hours.

If it shows the same scenario in the 12Z, it may be on to something. It's a little out of sync with other models at the moment, so hold lightly for now.

[Iggy912]

The morning's welcome sunshine has been and gone... to be replaced by heavy skies and an increasing breeze... . Bizarre Spring weather!

So, are we due any ppn in these parts (Henley on Thames)? Or indeed, anywhere from Devizes to Westminster on Saturday as I have (mad...) friends rowing overnight into Sunday... all in aid of charity though folks!

C'mon Simon and Martin for Marie Curie and Ed and Ben for PTSD.

Edited March 28, 2013 by Iggy912

[Bristawl Si]

NAE has been rubbish this winter; ironically GFS at short term seems to have been more accurate for precip accuracy, both affect on location and intensity.

[Beast of Plympton]

Im in Chudleigh at the moment and its gone decidedly cold and cloudy.... Hoping that the NAE verifies!!

Edited March 28, 2013 by Beast of Dartmoor

[gottolovethisweather]

Well I have another snow day in Newbury. I think that is the 11th of the month but I have lost count now so am not that certain. I ventured north of Newbury just the other day over into central Oxfordshire and whilst they haven't had over much snow there with probably 3 inches lying snow at best, there were drifts which had blocked the road up to about 4 maybe 5 feet.

Currently 3.4c and the last date of double-digits Celsius was back on the 8th. More cold to come next week it seems.

Blimey O'reilly, Gordon Bennet and all that.

[Beast of Plympton]

Well I have another snow day in Newbury. I think that is the 11th of the month but I have lost count now so am not that certain. I ventured north of Newbury just the other day over into central Oxfordshire and whilst they haven't had over much snow there with probably 3 inches lying snow at best, there were drifts which had blocked the road up to about 4 maybe 5 feet.

Currently 3.4c and the last date of double-digits Celsius was back on the 8th. More cold to come next week it seems.

Blimey O'reilly, Gordon Bennet and all that.

Long time no see matey!! it seems the cold will just not let up, A real "will it or wont it" situation IMBY this weekend, still fun times ahead!!

[gottolovethisweather]

Long time no see matey!! it seems the cold will just not let up, A real "will it or wont it" situation IMBY this weekend, still fun times ahead!!

Hello. For you, I think you'll be at the Northernmost edge of the system I guess. For most of us, it will be a no-show I guess. Actually, I am guessing at best as I haven't followed the model outputs other than having picked up on the thoughts from others. Now my internet is back up, I'll occasionally be seen lurking and maybe posting too.

[AWD]

Started bright and sunny here this morning but it has since clouded over into another dull and cold day.

Current temperature is 3.7c

[MR EXTREMES]

had a flurry woop woop

[Joe Levy]

It does get things wrong sometimes, but I'd say it's been right more than wrong this winter, and I'd also say it's the best freely available model we have for forecasting within 48 hours.

If it shows the same scenario in the 12Z, it may be on to something. It's a little out of sync with other models at the moment, so hold lightly for now.

The 12z gives more snow to northern France and the Channel Islands... LOL

[galacticwarrior]

Well, has clouded over quite a bit. We even had a very heavy burst of snow this afternoon right after I started complaining that there wasn't enough snow.... Hmm....

Edited March 28, 2013 by galacticwarrior

[gottolovethisweather]

The 12z gives more snow to northern France and the Channel Islands... LOL

That'd be my most likely match given the confidence shown by the media outlets that this incoming depression will NOT effect us.

Edited March 28, 2013 by gottolovethisweather

[gottolovethisweather]

Don't think there is much hope of seeing any of this activity for a week or two either. Will our crops and food stuffs ever get pollinated this spring?

http://argylesock.wo...13/03/24/12416/

[Costa Del Fal]

Hi guys thanks for the recent domain suggestions for my website. A couple more...

How does

Cornwallandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Kernowandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Cornwallandciweather.co.uk

Or

Kernowandcimet.co.uk

Edited March 28, 2013 by Blizzards

[jtay]

Hello Blizzards,

The only thing I'd suggest is that you might want to choose something that allows for more counties, regions in the future. You really don't want to be switching domains when you start expanding further afield.

If you think you might always be dealing with UK holiday locations, can you come up with anything along those lines? i.e less location and more leisure specific.

john

[Tim Bland]

Hi guys thanks for the recent domain suggestions for my website. A couple more...

How does

Cornwallandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Kernowandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Cornwallandciweather.co.uk

Or

Kernowandcimet.co.uk

No 1 other 3 look v wrong!

[Costa Del Fal]

Hello Blizzards,

The only thing I'd suggest is that you might want to choose something that allows for more counties, regions in the future. You really don't want to be switching domains when you start expanding further afield.

If you think you might always be dealing with UK holiday locations, can you come up with anything along those lines? i.e less location and more leisure specific.

john

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm considering forecasts for Devon too but I don't want too expand beyond that. I want it to be kept purely local and for the far south and southwest. There are plenty other sites for the uk and holiday locations which IMO most of them are probably a flop. I know people really appreciate the localness of the current format and that is how it will stay.

How about swandcimet or swandciweather.co.uk

[major bartlett]

Deep down I know the snow will miss south Devon. But I am sort of hopeful because..........this time we are not under a met office amber weather warning!

[jessandjon]

Found it!!!! :-)

[noggin]

Found it!!!! :-)

....me too. I thought I was going nuts!

PS There are still some people "over there"!

Edited March 28, 2013 by noggin

[mcweather]

To be honest even though I love winter weather, in my backyard the current spell is just becoming a pain.

The only slightly remarkable thing are the low daytime maxes.

The overnight minima are barely noteworthy.

There is no real likelyhood of any significant snowfall to make the cold weather worth having.

Normally I,d be quite excited to see the number of potential channel lows lining up to our southwest but sadly the block is too strong and they are all going to give the french a snowfest instead.

[jessandjon]

....me too. I thought I was going nuts!

PS There are still some people "over there"!

Not just me then..............;-)

[noggin]

Hi guys thanks for the recent domain suggestions for my website. A couple more...

How does

Cornwallandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Kernowandislandsmet.co.uk

Or

Cornwallandciweather.co.uk

Or

Kernowandcimet.co.uk

Not 3 or 4, because it looks like the Channel Islands are being sidelined by being abbreviated, whilst Cornwall/Kernow gets it's full name.